Private Tour on Gabriel García Márquez's History in Barranquilla
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 3–4 hours
- Guided in Spanish
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
During the tour you will know how Gabo lived in the fifties and the places that were part of his daily routine, such as the New York Skyscraper and the sector where the World Bookstore and the Colombian Cafe were located. We will also visit some of the most emblematic sites of the city, such as the church of San Nicolas; the Church of Perpetual Help, where he married; the River Administration, home of the Yellow Butterflies monument; and the statue of García Márquez located in the old Customs building. In addition, we will tour the neighborhood El Prado, home of the celebrated Hotel El Prado, renowned for its republican architecture and for being the scene of romantic encounters between Gabo and Mercedes. We will continue through authentic sectors such as Barrio Abajo, where we will visit one of the houses he inhabited during his youth. Finally, we will arrive at the legendary Restaurant La Cueva, meeting point of the famous Barranquilla Group.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Travel insurance.
- Soda/Pop
What's not
- English interpreter service
Itinerary
A special place in the city that Gabo visited in the 1950s.
You will visit the church where Gabriel García Márquez married his wife Mercedes Barcha.
A place with many points represented in his biography. Here is located the 'New York Skyscraper' famous for being the place where he lived when he was a journalist for the newspaper El Heraldo, the famous San Blas street where there were several places he used to frequent with his group of intellectual friends.
A restaurant-museum that honors the life and work of Gabriel García Márquez, with many living representations of his story along with the acclaimed 'Grupo Barranquilla'.
A space where we tell stories related to Gabo and the great Magdalena River, a reference in many of his works, where there is also the monument of the 'Yellow Butterflies' allusive to the author.
A place where Gabo used to attend dances with his wife Mercedes before his marriage. Also here is the famous booth of his cab driver friends who nicknamed him 'Trapo loco' (Crazy Rag') because of his particular way of dressing.
In this neighborhood there are several places that were related to the life and work of García Márquez such as houses and apartments where he lived or stayed that belonged to his friends of the famous Barranquilla Group.
An iconic place for the city from where you can appreciate the best view of the Magdalena River, a great reference in many of García Márquez's literary works.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Caribia Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Barranquilla
- Its from-price is 33% above the median of the 54 experiences we list in Barranquilla.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Barranquilla
Barranquilla is Colombia's Caribbean river port on the Magdalena, famous for its Carnival, its music and as the home town of Shakira.
Barranquilla stands where the wide Magdalena River meets the Caribbean, and its port made it a gateway to Colombia in the early twentieth century. A riverside promenade, the Gran Malecón, runs along the water, and the city's streets carry art deco buildings and the 1920s mansions of El Prado from that prosperous era. The Museo del Caribe explains the region's history and cultures.
Top-ranked sights in Barranquilla: Monumento Ventana al Mundo, Gran Malecón, Museo del Carnaval.
